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Detroit’s never been an easy sell – God no — but it sure is a lot better than it was in 1984 when I got started in this business.

George W. Jackson, Jr., president and CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, on the difficulties of attracting outside investment and new jobs to the troubled city.

George W. Jackson, Jr., president and CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, on the difficulties of attracting outside investment and new jobs to the troubled city.

Brian Peteritas is a GOVERNING contributor.